Organizations / Associations

Solar Power Org is dedicated to fueling the rapid deployment of renewable energy across America to help regain our national energy independence and fight climate change. Here you'll find the news, information, tools, and resources to help in the solar movement and determine if solar power is the right option for you. Click here or on the logo to access their website.

Solar Energy International was founded in 1991 as a non-profit educational organization. Through the years, we've seen trends and technologies come and go, but our mission remains the same today as it was when we began: to empower people around the world through the education of sustainable practices.  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is an educational non-profit organization dedicated to helping utilities integrate solar power into their energy portfolios. With more than 850 utility and solar industry members, SEPA provides unbiased utility solar market intelligence, up-to-date information about technologies and business models, and peer-to-peer interaction. From hosting national events to one-on-one counseling, SEPA helps utilities make smart solar decisions.  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) was established in 1954 as a nonprofit association and is the nation's leading association of solar professionals and advocates. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We advance education, research and policy.  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development.. 
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The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) has been serving the needs of the renewable energy community since its founding in 1954. A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world.  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil.  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

Resources

Find Solar has a suite of interactive solar maps which are great for researching the Solar Power potential of your home or business, check out federal, state, and local rebates and incentives, as well as researching the growth of solar over the last decade. They're interactive, so they're a great way to have fun while you learn!  Click here or on the logo to access their website.

A Performance Calculator for Grid-Connected PV Systems
A new map-based interface for PVWatts has been released. This new version combines capabilities from both version 1 (below) and a gridded monthly data set; this updated interface is available at PVWatts. Click here or on the logo to access their website.

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. Click here or on the logo to access their website.

Solar Power Notes is a wealth of information on Solar Power and its applications. Click here or on the logo to access their website.

CleanEnergyAuthority has the latest solar energy news and information. They will keep you up to date on breaking developments in solar power and solar policy. Their reporters and writers cover solar industry news and the latest developments in solar technology. Click here or on the logo to access their website.